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“Real surge” in young road fatalities - Chambers

More young people are losing their lives on Irish roads than any other age group in the country. That’s according to Transport Minister Jack Chambers who was speaking at an EU Road Safety conference in Dublin this morning. 

Out words: this year 

Dur: 00:20

20k road deaths in Europe in 2023

More than twenty thousand people lost their lives on European roads last year. That’s according to the head of the European Commission’s Mobility and Transport Department (DG MOVE). 

Magda Kopczynska was speaking at an EU Road Safety Conference in Dublin this morning. The EU wants to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 with the aim of nearly eliminating them by 2050.

Out words: before Covid 

Dur: 00:18

Ireland heading in “wrong direction” on road safety - Chambers

Ireland is “heading in the wrong direction” when it comes to safety on our roads. That’s according to Minister Jack Chambers who was speaking at an EU Road Safety conference in Dublin this morning. 

The EU wants to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 with the aim of nearly eliminating them by 2050. But according to Minister Chambers, in Ireland we’re “definitely” going in the wrong direction "after many years of progress".  

Out words: of progress

Dur: 00:19

Cork looking for opportunities and success - McGuinness

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has been visiting Cork to discuss future EU opportunities for the region and its people. She’s also been finding out about some projects and activities where the EU and Cork are working successfully together towards sustainable economic growth. 

The Commissioner attended the “EU for Cork: Unlocking Opportunities for Cork” event yesterday that was held at Cork City hall. Later today, she will deliver the Monahan Lecture at UCC. 

Out words: hope globally 

Dur: 00:33

Harris/Varadkar reflect EU values - McGuinness

The EU needs leaders that are motivated about Europe, its values and what it stands for. So says Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. She is urging people to come out and vote in the upcoming EU and local elections. 

Out words: in Ireland 

Dur: 00:28

McGuinness in Cork “to listen and learn”

EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness says she’s in Cork to “listen and learn” over the next two days. Earlier today, the Commissioner addressed the EU for Cork: Unlocking opportunities for Cork event in the City Hall. She'll also visit the Tyndall National Institute to find out more about its work in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and agri-technology. And tomorrow the Commissioner will deliver the Monahan Lecture at UCC. 

Earlier today, Commissioner McGuinness heard how EU funding has enabled the BRIDE project in north-east Cork and west Waterford, to explore new ways to preserve and restore lowland intensive farmland.  

Out words: new problems 

Dur: 00:40

Cork “very vibrant” with “huge opportunities” - McGuinness

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness is visiting Cork today and tomorrow. Earlier today, Commissioner McGuinness addressed the EU for Cork event in the City Hall. During her trip she will find out more about some of the projects that are being funded by the EU. Tomorrow she will deliver the Monahan Lecture at UCC. 

Commissioner McGuinness says Cork is looking to where its opportunities are.  

Out words: huge opportunities 

Dur: 00:21

European degree a “win win” for all

Proposals for a European degree, that would be automatically recognised throughout the bloc, were outlined today by the European Commission. The idea is that the degree would be awarded jointly and on a voluntary basis, by a group of universities across Europe. It would be based on a common set of criteria agreed at a European level.

European Commission Vice-President Margaritis SCHINAS today said the proposed EU degree was a response to the demands from higher education institutions, young people and industry.   

Out words: our competitiveness

Dur: 00:20

Farmers’ concerns being addressed – EU

The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has outlined some of the measures being considered to address the range of concerns farmers have today.  The EU says it’s committed to addressing the “legitimate concerns of farmers”.

EU Agriculture Ministers yesterday discussed the EU’s response to the current problems in the agriculture sector. They looked at recent proposals to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and simplify CAP regulations. European Commission initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain were also on the agenda.  

Out words: member states

Dur: 01:00

EU “committed” to tackling “legitimate concerns” of farmers

The EU says it’s committed to addressing the “legitimate concerns of farmers”. EU Agriculture Ministers yesterday discussed the EU’s response to the current concerns in the agriculture sector. They looked at recent proposals to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and simplify CAP regulations. European Commission initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain were also on the agenda.  

The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, outlined some of the measures being considered.  

Out words: important change

Dur: 00:18